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  May 19, 2013, 8:55 am

N. Korea fires fourth short-range missile

By Meghashyam Mali

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon called the new missile tests a "provocative action."

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  May 18, 2013, 3:16 pm

Syria's Assad says he will not resign as part of potential peace deal

By Zack Colman

The development delivers a blow to political transition talks the United States and Russia plan to lead

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  May 18, 2013, 1:24 pm

Romney: Benghazi talking points had no bearing on presidential election

By Jordy Yager

The administration’s talking points have been a key focus of Republican criticism over the handling of the attack.

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  May 18, 2013, 12:10 pm

Complaints of IRS targeting by religious groups on the rise

By Jordy Yager

At least a half-dozen groups say they received an unusual degree of scrutiny, according to a non-profit news service.

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  May 18, 2013, 12:05 pm

Fed chairman: 'Humanity's capacity to innovate' has never been greater

By Zack Colman

Ben Bernanke touted innovation and information technology as drivers of economic change in a Saturday commencement speech at Bard College.

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  May 18, 2013, 10:53 am

Pentagon officials ask Congress to shift $9.6B

By Zack Colman

The Pentagon wants Congress to funnel funds toward expenses for the Afghanistan war and transportation.

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  May 18, 2013, 10:41 am

Dem: Ex-IRS chief lied to Congress

By Jordy Yager

“I think Mr. Shulman did,” Rep. Joseph Crowley (D-N.Y.) said in an interview.

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  May 18, 2013, 9:52 am

Ways and Means chairman: 'We need to dig a lot deeper' on IRS scandal

By Jordy Yager

Rep. Dave Camp (R-Mich.) said the former head of the IRS revealed a culture of “arrogance” within the agency.

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  May 18, 2013, 9:39 am

Gomez hits Markey for lack of events

By Zack Colman

A Boston College political scientist says it's "surprising" that the Massachusetts Democrat stayed under the radar this week.

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  May 18, 2013, 6:00 am

After tough week in Washington, Obama shifts to economy

By Zack Colman

In his weekly address, Obama said a visit to Baltimore Friday underscored his goal to create a “rising, thriving middle class."

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